There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 8m£71–131Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milton Keynes to Aberdarecar 138.4 mi
3h 1m£35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
6h 52m£45–81Train via Tamworth
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 25m£75–139Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 5m£35–53
Milton Keynes to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via London Heathrow Airport, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Aberdare is 194 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milton Keynes station.
Milton Keynes to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Aberdare via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milton Keynes to Gadlys Terrace via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Tamworth High Level to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milton Keynes to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Milton Keynes to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Milton Keynes to Aberdare train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Aberdare is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Milton Keynes to Aberdare.
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